Vote is Sacred Fellowship
The Vote is Sacred Fellowship supports faith and civic leaders in developing nonpartisan, interfaith projects to foster democratic participation and trust in U.S. elections during the 2026 midterms.
Funder: Interfaith America
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (application closes) | March 2027 (FIEP grant application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per fellow organization for election engagement projects; typically supports 15 fellows.
Summary: Fellowship for civic and faith leaders to foster constructive, faith-rooted engagement with elections and strengthen democracy through interfaith collaboration during the 2026 midterms.
Key Information: Projects must be implemented in PA, MI, AZ, GA, WI, or NC.
Description
The Vote is Sacred Fellowship convenes civic and faith leaders from diverse backgrounds to develop strategies and implement projects that encourage constructive, nonpartisan engagement with U.S. elections, particularly focused on the 2026 midterms. The fellowship is rooted in the belief that faith traditions can inspire democratic participation and build trust in election processes. Fellows participate in a supportive interfaith network, coordinate initiatives at both local and national levels, and utilize resources like the Faith in Elections Playbook to advance healthy, inclusive, and peaceful election engagement. The program aims to model pluralism, counter polarization, and activate the social capital of faith and civic communities to protect democracy.
